CRESTOR Reviews (ROSUVASTATIN)Average Rating: 1.7 (1262 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CRESTOR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CRESTOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Heart disease, moderately high chol | Low libido | I ran out for a few days and couldn't believe how my libido came back. | M | 49 | 1.5 years 10mg 1X day | 6/28/2013 | 4 | high cholesterol, high LDL, low HDL | none | F | 49 | 12 months | 10/11/2006 | 3 | high cholesterol | can anyone tell me if they have experienced itchy scalp or skin while on this medication | I do not have dry or flakey scalp, just constant itching with no redness, seems to worsen at night | F | 49 | 1 years | 1/28/2010 | 3 | high cholesterol | none | M | 49 | 30 days 20 1X day | 10/6/2010 | 3 | HIGH CHOLESTROL | bad lower back pain, weight gain, depression, forgetfulness | F | 49 | 6 months 20mg 1X day | 5/18/2011 | 3 | High triglycerides and cholesterol | Dry throat in morning, occasional dry cough. | I was taking Lipitor previously, with joint cramping in the middle of the night, and extreme fatigue in day at work. I could hardly stay awake. I have been on the Crestor for a couple of months and I don't seem to have any side effects other than an occasional dry throat. Havent had any follow up bloodwork yet to see what the cholesterol is. Prior to Crestor it was 270, with 565 triglycerides. | F | 49 | 60 days 10 mg 1X day | 9/16/2014 | 2 | High Cholesterol | After taking Crestor for 1 1/2 months, experienced heart palpitations, agitation and loss of temper in stores and workplace (new to me). Decided to see if others have these side effects. Seems to be the case. Will be talking to my doctor in a few weeks for other options. Diet doesn't seem to work. High cholesterol is my only risk factor for heart disease. | F | 49 | 1.5 months 5 mg 1X day | 2/4/2011 | 2 | sore throat, deep muscle pains, swollen ankles, knees | starting taking Crestor in July 20 mg, thngs were great feeling wonderful, increased energy, 2 weeks ago, in the evening started getting deep knee, ankle, hip pain, plus very hot joint pain, this got worse called family doctor, stopped medicine, but these effects are still very strong will see doctor this week | F | 49 | 3 months 20mg 1X day | 10/3/2010 | 2 | high cholesterol | Gastroparesis, reflux, muscle aches, tired, depressed mood, achey, insomnia, neuropathy, can't see or remember things. Overall felt like crap. Had chronic diarrhea. Could barely eat. This drug made me feel awful. Don't really even know if it lowered my numbers since high cholesterol runs in my family and I think it's starting to destroy my gallbladder. | F | 49 | 0 days 10 1X day | 5/16/2021 | 1 | high cholesterol levels | I had a very gradual decline in my vision, memory, muscles and scars would not heal. my sugar level was elevated to 100 and my D3 was depleted to 23. | I quit taking crestor in Dec 2010 and my health is slowing returning to pre-statin use. statins are dangerous and should not of been approved by the FDA. I now take Niacin 2.5 grams per day (pure instant release) and my blood test are normal. sugar level is 80. I wish I could find a class action suit aginist AstraZeneca, does anyone here know of any law firms involved? Also do research on statins NNT (number needed to treat) you'll be amazed and angered. NNT ranges from 50 to 250. | M | 49 | 2 years 5 mg 1X day | 3/1/2011 | 1 | High Cholesterol | Sickness,nausea and stomach pains. Unbearable muscle pains, low back pain that has nearly crippled me. Headaches and dizziness, insomnia. Hot and cold flashes | I feel really ill on this drug. After only 5 days ! In the bin with it. I thought I was dying. | F | 49 | 5 days 20mg 1X day | 2/9/2010 | 1 | Cholesterol | Muscle aches in neck, shoulders and especially under the right shoulder blade. So much at times I could not sleep without placing arm in certain places. Energy level low most times, depressed, anxiety at times. Flu like symptoms often which gave me the loss of motivation and confusion. | I have been taking statin drugs for six years like Zocor and the last two years Crestor (10mg). I never noticed the side effects as bad with Zocor even though I recall having the neck and pain under my shoulder blades for several years and was in PT for several months because of this muscle pain. When the doctor switched me to Crestor I really noticed the side effects mentioned. I was always thinking it was something else not thinking about the side effects of statins. I quit taking Crestor (and all statin drugs) for ever. They are very bad and I am a witness to this. It was very comforting to see this forum to see other revelations to these side effects. I started a vitamin regimen on April 1st 2007 from Dr.Matthias Hahn's book "Why Animals Don't Get Heart Attacks...But People Do!" and I can tell you that after only two weeks my energy level is up considerably and neck and shoulder pain is reduced. I believe it will take months to get back to somewhat normal but overall I in | M | 49 | 2 years | 4/19/2007 | 1 | high cholesterol | Pain in my left arm from my wrist to my shoulder. Doctor said it was tennie elbow. I found a article on WeBmd that gave awarning from the FDA dated March 3, 2005. That this drug has a side effect called Rhabdomyolysis - muscle cell break down. Thsi also includes Lipitor, Pravachol and Zocor. | Since taking myself off Crestor, one month, the pain is allmost gone and the leg cramps have stopped. My cholesterol may go up but I will deal with that. I am Diabetic nd my legs are not red any more. Please READ the letter I mentioned above. | M | 49 | 6 months | 1/31/2007 | 1 | High Cholesterol | Did not realize that the severe mood swings and personality changes that my husband displayed were due to the Crestor. It was so bad, that it almost broke up our marriage. Almost immediately after stopping the Crestor, he is now back to his old, cheerful and wonderful self. This stuff is horrible! | Husband was able to go off this terrible drug by eating mainly a vegan diet, (only eating meat once a week). His cholesterol dropped dramatically, and now he is off Crestor and actually has a LOW cholesterol level, since eating a vegan diet. | M | 49 | 6 years 10mg 1X day | 5/14/2012 | 1 | High cholesterol | More crestor nightmares! 2 guys I know have come down with diabetes and cancer!!! Both had low cholesterol, down below 120! Both took statins...neither smoked nor drank and both exercised.....Statins are killers, do not take them! I got off of them after 8 months, Will never get back on them again, and will never go back to the doctor who prescribed them to me! | It's the worst drug on the market! | M | 49 | 8 months 10 1X day | 7/29/2012 | 1 | cholesterol | primarily developed with back pain,in couple of months first time i passed bloody urine and doc said it was infection. Taken antibiotic again with in 15days the same problem. consulted urologist underwent all tests found nothing and no complication. So upset with with this medicine, stopped for the past 3 weeks and do know how log it will take to over come from this problem. | M | 49 | 10 months 5mg 1X day | 1/28/2012 | 1 | High cholesterol | This drug is awful! I have horrible muscle pains, ankles hurt all the time, lots of bloating and constipation. I went jogging one summer night and almost died! Everything hurt so bad, I could not take another step...I am 49, 5ft 5, 149 lbs, always been in good health (except for heredity, blood pressure and cholesterol). Since taking Crestor, I also have been having increased aggression and anger, feelings of hatred, and bad moods. Hips hurt too all the time! I am getting off of this crap, and resorting to natural ways to stay healthy. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS DRUG FOR ANYTHING (UNLESS YOU WANT TO DIE). | It's a loser. | M | 49 | 7 months 10 1X day | 2/19/2012 | 1 | High Cholesterol | I lost all strength in my lower legs and back. For the last 12 months I was nearly incapacitated. Changed physicians and the doctor recommended I stop this drug for a couple months to to make sure it was not the cause. That was Wed and today (Sat) I got out of bed and for the first time in over a year I had the strength to stand upright without holding on to the bed! This drug almost killed me! | M | 49 | 4 years 10 MG 1X day | 6/18/2011 | 1 | high cholesterol | I can relate to 95% of the symptoms u guys have mentioned! So, I did a little homework of my own... I stopped two weeks ago, guess what, I feel ten years younger! No, I did not.ask my doctor if I could.stop, I just got.fed.up with the crap! I'm now on a high fat low carb diet, believe it or not, if u do it properly u can actually lower u colestrol... (paleo/Banting diet) Good luck to all who still suffer… | F | 49 | 5 years 20mg | 7/9/2014 | 1 | High Cholesterol | My Elbows hurt and my knees and ankles feel damaged as if I injured them ever since being on crestor my legs are constantly killing me and when I kneel down I need help getting back up and then I limp for awhile. This drug has ruined my life, I cant run or anything and I am a sewer cleaner, I have a hard time doing my job. | Dont take this crap!! | M | 49 | 3 months 5 mg 1X day | 10/10/2014 |